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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.56, 916.80 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.56, 916.80 and 455.04 is: 627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.56 : 916.80 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.56/916.80 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.56x = 916.80 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.56x = 417,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,180.67/664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.75

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